Charming Cape on much desired location in Melrose. The updated granite kitchen overlooks a large level rear yard with patio, perfect for morning coffee or entertaining. Delightful breezeway to garage to avoid rain or snow. Front to back bright living room with gas fireplace. Lovely three season heated porch off the living room adds extra living space. Two bedrooms with generous closets plus full bath on second floor. Basement has finished room and office that can be bedroom or family room plus office. Conveniently and centrally located close to downtown, 2mi to Oak Grove and T station.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
8,120 sq ftLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eleanor MacDonald• Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Bought with Christine Beaudry• RE/MAX Leading Edge
This corner lot property has a classic cape layout with two bedrooms and full bath between on the second level. The main level has been meticulously maintained with hardwood floors and replacement windows throughout as well as an updated kitchen and...
bath. Bonus side porch with views of the quaint backyard plus a finished basement, all on a side street with well maintained homes.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Debra Diffendal
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3 Ardsmoor Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72165289
Jul 28, 2017
Sold
$554,900
$302/sq ft
Jun 13, 2017
Pending
—
May 16, 2017
Listed
$539,900
$294/sq ft
MLS PIN #30198557
Mar 24, 1998
Sold
$185,000
$101/sq ft
Mar 22, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jan 4, 1998
Listed
$194,900
$106/sq ft
LOCATION, LOCATION! TOP NOTCH BELLEVUE CC LOC FOR 6+RM,2BR HOME.HTD PORCH OFF LR OFFERS XTRA 1ST FLR LIV.SP, & LG WKSHP IN BSMT WOULD ALSO SERVE AS IDEAL FAM RM. GAR HAS EL OPENER, & STAIRWAY TO XTRA STORAGE.MORE INFO ON LISTING SHEET IN LO.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,619 (+16.7%)
$491,000 + $260,400
$751,400
2025
$7,387 (+0.7%)
$491,000 + $255,200
$746,200
2024
$7,333 (+5.3%)
$491,000 + $247,500
$738,500
2023
$6,964 (+3.7%)
$437,900 + $230,400
$668,300
2022
$6,715 (+9.9%)
$411,400 + $223,900
$635,300
2021
$6,109 (−0.9%)
$371,500 + $186,400
$557,900
2020
$6,167 (+13.4%)
$371,500 + $186,600
$558,100
2019
$5,436 (+1.6%)
$335,700 + $167,200
$502,900
2018
$5,352 (+1.7%)
$305,200 + $167,200
$472,400
2017
$5,264 (−3.2%)
$291,900 + $154,200
$446,100
2016
$5,439 (+2.0%)
$278,700 + $162,400
$441,100
2015
$5,334 (+0.9%)
$265,400 + $146,200
$411,600
2014
$5,289 (+2.0%)
$252,100 + $146,200
$398,300
2013
$5,185 (+2.1%)
$252,100 + $145,800
$397,900
2012
$5,077 (+2.4%)
$252,100 + $145,800
$397,900
2011
$4,958 (+2.4%)
$252,100 + $145,800
$397,900
2010
$4,842 (+6.2%)
$252,100 + $149,100
$401,200
2009
$4,558
$252,100 + $149,100
$401,200
Tax history for 3 Ardsmoor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,619 (+16.7%)
$491,000 + $260,400
$751,400
2025
$7,387 (+0.7%)
$491,000 + $255,200
$746,200
2024
$7,333 (+5.3%)
$491,000 + $247,500
$738,500
2023
$6,964 (+3.7%)
$437,900 + $230,400
$668,300
2022
$6,715 (+9.9%)
$411,400 + $223,900
$635,300
2021
$6,109 (−0.9%)
$371,500 + $186,400
$557,900
2020
$6,167 (+13.4%)
$371,500 + $186,600
$558,100
2019
$5,436 (+1.6%)
$335,700 + $167,200
$502,900
2018
$5,352 (+1.7%)
$305,200 + $167,200
$472,400
2017
$5,264 (−3.2%)
$291,900 + $154,200
$446,100
2016
$5,439 (+2.0%)
$278,700 + $162,400
$441,100
2015
$5,334 (+0.9%)
$265,400 + $146,200
$411,600
2014
$5,289 (+2.0%)
$252,100 + $146,200
$398,300
2013
$5,185 (+2.1%)
$252,100 + $145,800
$397,900
2012
$5,077 (+2.4%)
$252,100 + $145,800
$397,900
2011
$4,958 (+2.4%)
$252,100 + $145,800
$397,900
2010
$4,842 (+6.2%)
$252,100 + $149,100
$401,200
2009
$4,558
$252,100 + $149,100
$401,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,763
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2722433S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,835
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,263.98
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Upham to Ardsmoor Rd or Porter to Ardsmoor
UnparsedAddress: 3 Ardsmoor Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,763
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2722433S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melrose, MA • 02176
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$850,000 – $1.03M
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